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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,786.62, 417,825.48 and 181,933

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,786.62, 417,825.48 and 181,933 is: 251,055.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,786.62 : 417,825.48 = 181,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,786.62/417,825.48 = 181,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,786.62x = 417,825.48 × 181,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,786.62x = 76,016,243,052.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,016,243,052.84/302,786.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,055.49

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